2026 AENC SPRING CONFERENCE
March 12-13, 2026
Hilton Durham Near Duke University | Durham, NC
Conference Registration (includes pre-con sessions):
$85 (members) | $35 (retired members) | $100 (non-members)
(In person or virtual, your choice!)
We are pleased to extend an offer of financial assistance to any association member or meeting planner member who may need it. If you find yourself in a situation where a scholarship to cover your registration fee would be beneficial, we are here to support you. This initiative is our way of using the reserve funds, which you have helped build, to assist our fellow members in need. Please email Julie for this assistance.

Cancellation Policy:
Sponsorships/Exhibits: 6 weeks prior to event date.
Attendee Registration (including sponsor/exhibitor reps): 3 weeks prior to event date.
Sponsorships
Closing Sponsor will receive:
- Three minutes on the podium near the end of the conference.
- One tabletop exhibit during the entire conference
- Complimentary registration for one representative to attend the entire conference and special rate of $50 for each additional representatives
- Sponsor ribbons on representative badges
- Significant publicity:
- Signage at event
- Your website link & logo on the AENC event webpage
- Your organization highlighted in AENC’s Mobile App and weekly email
- Ad or logo looped on registration desk TV screen
Price: $1000
Tabletop Exhibits
Exhibitors will receive:
- Logo recognition on mobile app and on screen during event.
- Static Ad or Logo on our large registration desk TV Screen.
- Complimentary registration for two representatives to attend the entire conference and $50 for each additional representative.
- Exhibitor Ribbon on the name badges of all representatives.
- NEW, YOU CAN CHOOSE:
- One tabletop exhibit during the entire conference (choice of cocktail or 6' table)
- NO Tabletop, instead choose to promote through one of these two options (you pick):
- One AENC Weekly Update Friday Email Sponsorship Ad: this email goes to every member each Friday
- One Facebook/LinkedIn Logo Post on AENC’s social pages leading up to the Conference (post will include all logos who choose that option or for an additional $100, have your own).
Price: $525 Members or $600 Non-Members
Email madi@aencnet.org if you have questions.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors!
2025 Seasonal Conference Host Sponsors
Driftwood Hospitality Management
Hilton Durham near Duke University

Lunch Keynote Sponsor
Visit Greenville NC

Morning Session Sponsor
Explore Cabarrus County

Opening Sponsor
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Networking Social Welcome Sponsor
Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

Thursday Session Sponsor
Winston-Salem Marriott and Benton Convention Center

Networking Experience Sponsor
The Cavalier Resort

Badge Logo Sponsor
Explore Cabarrus County

Podium Logo Sponsor
Visit Winston-Salem

Closing Sponsor
TBD - YOUR ORGANIZATION COULD BE HERE!
WiFI Sponsor
Atrium Hospitality: The NC Collection (AKA Floyd's Hotels)

Midday Session Sponsor
OneSpartanburg, Inc.

Audio Visual & Technology Sponsor:
EZAV


